Sharanya, a resident of Kozhikode, had travelled to Kodagu for trekking and was staying at a homestay in Kakkabbe village. A 36-year-old trekker from Kerala, Sharanya G.S., who went missing in the forests of Tadiandamol in Kodagu district on April 2, was found safe on April 5 after an intensive multi-agency search operation. Here is a breakdown of what happened and how the rescue unfolded. What happened? Sharanya, a resident of Kozhikode, had travelled to Kodagu for trekking

The much-anticipated Mukkatira (Devanageri) Kodava Football Cup will be held from April 7 at the Althon Turf Ground in Gonikoppal. Madikeri : April is set to be a vibrant month for sports in Kodagu, with a series of tournaments and community events lined up across the district, drawing participation from Kodava families and sports enthusiasts. The much-anticipated Mukkatira (Devanageri) Kodava Football Cup will be held from April 7 at the Althon Turf Ground in Gonikoppal. Org

Malethirike shrine, located near the villages of Karada and Palangala in Kodagu. Photo by Mookonda Kushalappa. L ike many traditional Kodava shrines, Malethirike has no walls or roof. Worship takes place in the open, amidst nature. Five lingas—cylindrical symbols of Shiva—are placed at the base of large trees. A forest stairway leads devotees to this sacred spot. The shrine is linked to the Pandavas, who are believed to have worshipped here. Locals point to a nearby open spac